Renovated backsplit in move-in condition
Mississauga five-level home is ideal for first-time and move-up buyers
Location: 3988 Taffey Cres., Folkway and Glen Erin Drs. Asking price: $699,999 Size: about 1,500 sq. ft., plus about 800 sq. ft. on the lower levels Lot: 40 by 120 feet, single-car attached garage, private drive Taxes: $3,490 (2015) Bedrooms: 3 plus 2 Bathrooms: 3 Over the last two years, this Mississauga five-level backsplit has been professionally renovated. It is situated in a family-oriented community, walking distance to many amenities.
“Revamped from top to bottom, this is a family home nestled on a mature, tree-lined crescent, complete with all the bells and whistles. Some of the upgrades include a new roof, windows, driveway, the entire kitchen, hardwood floors throughout and a custom deck in the backyard.
“This three-bedroom abode has about 2,200 sq. ft. of living space and even has a family room. In move-in condition, it is ideal for first-time buyers and second-time home buyers alike,” says listing agent John Martino.
“The area is filled mostly with families, some with older children and others with younger preschool kids. There is not a lot of turnover in the neighbourhood because it is a very popular community,” adds Martino.
The home is located close to schools, parks and the University of Toronto Mississauga campus. Nearby are a community centre, an indoor skating arena, big-box store shopping, smaller stores, grocery stores, restaurants and places of business.
With a long interlocking driveway and several birch trees gracing the manicured front lawn, this home features a combined brick and vinyl siding exterior.
The front door features a decorative frosted glass insert with a frosted decorative window panel flanking one side.
Features of the foyer include crown moulding, pot lights, a ceramic-tile floor, a coat closet and a powder room.
On one side of the foyer is the living room, boasting a hardwood floor, pot lights, a fireplace with a floor-to-ceil- ing brick surround and a double French door walkout to the deck.
Up a few stairs, on the other side of the foyer, is the modern updated kitchen. Features abound, including a diamond-patterned ceramic tile backsplash, pot lights, two picture windows, granite counters, a ceramic-tile floor and a centre island/ breakfast bar with a granite counter, cabinetry and pendant lights overhead. The kitchen also flaunts stainless steel appliances, including an oversized fridge and two built-in ovens.
Adjoining the kitchen is the breakfast area or dining room, which overlooks the lower floor living room. It has a ceramic-tile floor, pot lights, a large picture window and crown moulding.
A short flight of stairs leads to the sleeping area on the third level. The master bedroom boasts a hardwood floor, a picture window and crown moulding. The second and third bedrooms also have hardwood floors and crown moulding. There is a fourpiece bathroom on this level to serve the bedrooms. It has been updated with a marble counter, ceramic tile floor, crown moulding and twin vanities.
The family room is situated a level below the foyer and boasts an above-grade window and a hardwood floor.
The basement level is finished and features an office room with a hardwood floor and some built-in cabinetry. The laundry room is also in the basement and has a ceramic-tile floor and lots of built-in cupboards.
A three-piece modern bathroom with a large vanity sink and a glass door shower stall complete the basement.
The fully fenced backyard features a very large sun deck partially covered by a wooden roof for weather protection, garden beds and plenty of grass space, and a stately, mature tree. Listing: John Martino, HomeLife/ Cimerman Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage, 416-534-1124; johnmartino.ca. Although we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee features as listed. Please contact the realtor for latest details. To make a submission to House of the Week, email soldhome@rogers.com.